Invitation to participate in COHCA
COHCA encourages members to participate actively in the organization. Your ideas, spirit, and commitment are needed… Read More
COHCA works with Ohio General Assembly to Clarify in Ohio Law
COHCA works with Ohio General Assembly to Clarify
in Ohio Law that Certified Nurse Midwives
May Sign Birth Certif… Read More
Admitting Bill Unanimously Clears the Ohio Senate
The Council for Ohio Health Care Advocacy (COHCA) is thrilled to announce that House Bill 139 that we worked on alo… Read More
NAPNAP – SILVER SPONSOR
Thank You!
COHCA would like to thank the Ohio Chapter of NAPNAP (National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associat… Read More
Clarification Regarding APRN and PA Enhanced Reimbursement for Primary Care
Clarification Regarding APRN and PA
Enhanced Reimbursement for Primary Care
Group practices, with eligible physic… Read More
COHCA meets with Medicaid
COHCA meets with Medicaid regarding
enhanced reimbursement for primary care
Representatives from the Council for … Read More
COHCA Member Wins Advocacy Award
Submitted by: Nicole F. Garritano, MSN, CPNP-AC, Communications Chair, COHCA
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Policy Alert – Senate Committees Announced
Legislative Advocate
Lori Herf – lherf@bakerlaw.com
SENATE COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED
The Ohio Senate released committ… Read More
Physician Assistant Prescriptive Authority Legislation Passes House of Representatives
Sub. HB 284, the Physician Assistant schedule II prescriptive authority bill, passed the Ohio House of Representati… Read More
Physician Assistant Prescriptive Authority Legislation Passes Out of Committee
Sub. HB 284, the Physician Assistant schedule II prescriptive authority bill, was recommended for passage today by … Read More
Jeanne Bauer, CNM Appointment
Jeanne Bauer, CNM, appointed to Ohio Board of Nursing Committee on Prescriptive Governance
The Council for Ohio He… Read More
COHCA Schedule II SCA
The Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) is in the process of proposing nursing rules regarding prescribing schedule II cont… Read More
Substitute Senate Bill 83 FAQ’s
Advanced Practice Nurses and Schedule II Prescribing
Frequently Asked Questions
Updated 8/23/12
Substitute Sen… Read More
Ohio Board Nursing Bill Passes House Committee After Adding Externship Extension Amendment
House Bill 303 that makes a number of technical and other changes to the Nurse Practice Act was referred out of the… Read More
SB 83 official bill signing alongside members of OAAPN
COHCA members Jan Fuchs and Jeri Milstead, COHCA lobbyist Lori Herf, Ohio Board of Nursing Director Betsy Houchen… Read More
Meeting with Governor Kasich and Senator Tavares
COHCA members Jeri Milstead, Jan Fuchs and COHCA lobbyist Lori Herf meeting with Governor Kasich and Senator Tavare… Read More
Governor Kasich signs Am. Sub. Senate Bill 83 (APN Schedule II bill)
Today Governor John Kasich signed Am. Sub. Senate Bill 83 that will enhance Advance Practice Nurse “APN” respon… Read More
Ohio Senate Concurs on SB 83 Changes Made in House
Today the Ohio Senate voted 32-1 to accept changes made in the Ohio House of Representatives to Amended Substitute … Read More
Substitute Senate Bill 83 Scheduled for a vote in the Ohio House
COHCA is excited to announce that Substitute Senate Bill 83 has been scheduled for a floor vote February 14, 2012 a… Read More
House Bill 93 (pill mill bill) rules
House Bill 93 (pill mill bill) rules became effective
or Advanced Practice Nurses today.
Please take a moment to… Read More
Your Opportunity to Impact the Provision of Health Care in Ohio
Last year, a group of health care professionals united to create a new political advocacy association – one based o… Read More
CPG Update, APN formulary Revisions January 23, 2012
The Committee on Prescriptive Governance “CPG”, a multi-disciplinary group consisting of APNs, pharmacists, and… Read More
Capitol Scene: New Advocacy Group Crosses Health Care Disciplines
Volume #81, Report #11 — Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Capitol Scene: New Advocacy Group Crosses Health Care Discip… Read More
New Health Care Advocacy Group Forms
A new “transdisciplinary” group of health care professionals has launched a nonprofit advocacy organization, the Co… Read More
Fred DeGrandis
Congratulations Fred DeGrandis
A long-time Cleveland area hospital and community leader has been tapped to head … Read More
NAPNAP Platinum Organizational Sponsor
Thank you to NAPNAP for becoming a
Platinum Organizational Sponsor…. Read More
Blueprint for Prescriber Education
On December 7, APhA commented to FDA on its draft document entitled ‘‘Blueprint for Prescriber Education for … Read More
Health Care Reform Memo
January 3, 2012
Highlights covered in this week’s memo
My take – by Paul Keckley, Executive Direct… Read More
Ohio Hospital Association Names New CEO
Ohio Hospital Association Names New CEO
The Ohio Hospital Association (OHA) announced Tuesday that Mike Abrams, … Read More
Lobbyist – Lori Herf
Lori Herf, Lobbyist
We are proud to announce the addition of Lori Herf, MA to the COHCA team as our professional L… Read More
American Academy of Nurse Practioners
AANP supports the implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Recommendations for the NP profession and the health… Read More
OHA Seeks Leadership Role
Ohio Hospital Association Seeks Leadership Role to Change the Future of Nursing” Click here to view News Release… Read More